TCFP Firefighter/EMS Attendant (Full-Time)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

TCFP Certified Firefighter/EMS Attendant Full-Time

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 46 (HCESD No. 46) is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill 6 newly created positions of TCFP Certified Firefighter/EMS Attendant . This is a full time, FLSA- 207k, hourly position with a 14 day work period. This position is assigned to the Fire Suppression division and is required to be credentialed to the AFD EMS attendant level. This position will ride a minimum of 48 hours per quarter on the Medic Unit.

The Community

HCESD No. 46 (Atascocita) is located 25 miles northeast of Downtown Houston and is bordered by the San Jacinto River, to the North; Lake Houston, to the East; The City of Humble, to the West and unincorporated Harris County, to the South. The district is a typical bedroom community of 86,000 residents. Close to shopping and entertainment, it is far enough from Houston to feel like a small town, but close enough to provide easy access to all the city has to offer.

Schedule

48/96 Rotation (48 hours on, 96 hours off)

Compensation Package

• $62,666 - $63,309 per year(dependent on shift), paid on an hourly rate of $20.73/hr. Once you are driver qualified on the pumpers, an additional $0.25/hour will be awarded, increasing the range to $63,422 - $64,072.

• Health, dental and vision insurance, 100% paid premium for employee, 80% paid premium for dependents

• Monthly department paid HSA/HRA contribution

• Life insurance, 100% paid premium for employee (1x annual income + $50,000)

• TCDRS retirement, 7% employee contribution, 2.5:1 employer match

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO), accumulated per pay cycle, total of 156 hrs./yr. for 0-4 yrs.

• Paid Sick Time, 144 hours a year

• Tuition Assistance Available

Essential Job Functions

The Firefighter will work with the department officers in regards to the following functions: ? Fire Suppression

• Emergency Medical Response credentialed as an EMS Attendant

• Rescue Response

• Hazardous Materials Response

• Station Duties

• Apparatus Checks

• Equipment Inspections

• Occupancy Preplans

• Public Relations

• Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction

• EMS/Fire Training

• Must maintain proficiency and remain current with ever changing fire ground strategies and tactics

• Must maintain proficiency and remain current with ever changing EMS treatments and standard of care

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• Must be 18 yrs. of age at the time of job offer

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Tx DSHS EMT or higher

• TCFP Firefighter basic or higher

• NIMS 100, 200,700 and 800

• Valid Texas Driver’s License (Class B Required within 1 year of hire)

• Able to pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Protection Fit Test

• Able to pass a pre-employment background check

Other Skills/Abilities

• Customer service driven attitude

• Effective communication skills

• Must possess basic math comprehension

• Should possess good computer skills; Google G-Suite of applications

• Type 25-40 wpm

• Good organizational skills

Study Materials

• The National Firefighter Selection Test Study Guide, 2012 edition. - Available for purchase at

https://www.ApplyToServe.com/Study/

How to Apply

Submit application letters and résumés via Indeed.com, via email below or drop off/mail to:

https://www.indeed.com/job/firefighteremt-texas-certified-d81d71ebbcd165ae

Atascocita Fire Department c/o Mary Anne Sokol

18425 Timber Forest Dr.

Humble, TX 77346

msokol@avfd.com

Please provide a copy of all verifying documentation (i.e.: driver’s license, certifications, etc.) appropriate to the position

Schedule of Events

Job Posting Closes Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 5pm 

Written and PAT Test: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Written Test: 9am -11am

Lunch on your own and written test scored: 11am -12pm

PAT Test for those who pass the Written test with a 70% or higher: 12pm until complete

Interviews: Successful candidates will schedule an interview for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Offers will be made by the end of the workday, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

New Hire Orientation/Start date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Saturday, June 28, 2025 , 8am-5pm daily

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